Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3,326, William Eddings, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C. Va.
Eddings, William
S. 3326
CONTENTS
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William Williams of Milbank in the State of Texas who was a 1st Lt in the Co C by Captain Hall of the 1st by Rankin in the 1st line for 1000 per annum 2 " " " " " " " " " "
For the line of records corrected Feb 24
Inscribed on the Roll of 1st Texas Inf. at the rate of 12.5 Dollars 62 1/2 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Sept 1831
Miss Lebanon Annuity to the 1st of Sept 87.50 Trans. allowances ending Mar 17.50 105.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, " "
Recorded by Frank Book Vol.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
State of Tennessee } Wilson County } S.
On this 28 th day of September 1832, personally appeared in open Court before David C. Hibbels, James M c Martin & Benj. H. Billings - Esquires justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of said County of Wilson now sitting, William Eddings Senr. a resident of said County of Wilson & State of Tennessee aged seventy four years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He volunteered his services to the United States in the summer of the year 1777 (according to his best recollection) in Culpepper County, Virginia; he belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Henry Hill, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Barber, was mustered into the service at Culpepper Court house; did not remain there long, before they marched for Genl. Washington's head Quarters which he thinks, was near the line, between the States of Maryland & Pennsylvania; in their march they crossed the Potomack River at the Ferry called Nolins ferry, if he recollects, passing through Frederick Town in the State of Maryland and another small town, name not recollects; we were stopped and stationed for some time, at some great Mills in Maryland. not far distant from Genl. Washington's head quarters. The Maryland troops had united with the Virginia troops, shortly after they had crossed the Potomack. After we had remained some time at these Mills, we were informed that Genl. Washington only would require one half of the Virginia & Maryland Militia, and that the other half should be discharged, that they might return home - and thereupon a drafting took place, to ascertain who might return home and who should remain to be attached to the army under Genl. Washington. Upon the draft having taken place, it fell to his lot to return home, so that he did not continue in the public service at this time more than about two months, according to his best recollection. He does not recollect who assumed the command of the Maryland & Virginia Militia, nor does he remember the names of the Major of his regiment, or the Lieutenant of his company.
The fall after his return from the campaign above stated, his father removed to Wilkes County North Carolina; some time in the next year 1779, to the best of his recollection, he again volunteered his services in the Revolutionary War, belonged to the Continental Congress.

Culpepper Court house; did not remain there long, before they marched for Genl Washington's head Quarters which he thinks, was near the line, between the States of Maryland & Pennsylvania; in their march they crossed the Potomack River at the Ferry called Nolins ferry, if he recollects, passing through Frederick Town in the State of Maryland and another small town, name not recollects; we were stopped and Stationed for some time, at some great Mills in Maryland. not far distant from Genl Washington's head quarters. The Maryland troops had united with the Virginia troops, shortly after they had crossed the Potomack. After we had remained some time at these Mills, we were informed that Genl Washington only would require one half of the Virginia & Maryland Militia, and that the other half should be discharged, that they might return home - and thereupon a drafting took place, to ascertain who might return home and who should remain to be attached to the army under Genl Washington. Upon the draft having taken place, it fell to his lot to return home, so that he did not continue in the public service at this time more than about two months, according to his best recollection. He does not recollect who assumed the command of the Maryland & Virginia Militia, nor does he remember the names of the Major of his regiment, or the Lieutenant of his company.
The fall after his return from the campaign above stated, his father removed to Wilkes County North Carolina; some time in the next year 1779, to the best of his recollection, he again volunteered his services in the Revolutionary War; belonged to the Company Commanded by Capt Wm Senore & Lieutenant Nathaniel Gordon; Major Allen was one, and of the field officers, does not remember the Col d Commandant in this Campaign - we were mustered in service at Wilkes' Court house, if he recollects rightly, marched after being organized & equipped, down the Yadkin, crossed the River one evening, and recollects after they had marched about one mile from the River, that we encamped that Capt. Senore came to him & told him he must select twenty or twenty five men and return to the ferry, that they might watch for the crossing of one Bryant, who was a leader among the Tories & was expected to cross the River that night; from there we were marched about through the Country guarding the Citizens, against the attacks, and depredations of the Tories; we recrossed the Yadkin and returned to Major. Lewis' the father of Major. Micajah Lewis who was killed by a stratagem of the picket guard of the enemy: he recollects one remarkable incident that occurred in that Campaign; on their return to Wilkes County up to Major. Lewis' they took one of Genl Pickett's light horse men, who believing us to be Tories, confessed himself to be one, and let about much abuse against the Lewis family; the Lewis were present and questioning him at the same time, though he did not know them, we kept him under guard until we at Lewis' where we remained stationed for some time, until Genl Pickett crossed the River and came over where we were encamped, he

saw his man under guard, and calling him Mulkey by name if recollects rightly and enquired of him what he was doing there; after stating his situation and the abuse that, he had recd, Genl. Pickens flew into a great rage, & ordered him to leave the guard & to go and wash himself (for the man had been badly beaten & as he understood had been shot at with a musket, when attempting to escape; and had recd. a buckshot near his backbone - The Militia Officers appeared to be conscious of having suffered the soldier to have been mistreated & much abused. - From Majr. Lewis they marched down the Yadkin again and Crossed the River at the Shallow ford; the same day he thinks Lord Cornwallis with his army crossed the same place; late in the night the news reached our Camps that the enemy were near at hand, we were ordered to our arms and commenced a retreat through the woods that night; they next day in our retreat we got scattered & did not collect together again before the second day about 10. O'clock, shortly Genl. Lockett's troops joined us, still retreating from the enemy, in short time after Genl. Lockett Genl. Lockett joined us, the British Dragons came upon us, we retreated and were only saved from being cut to pieces or taken as prisoners, by Genl. Pickens corps of Cavalry keeping between the enemy and the Militia. - the British pursued us & pressed us closely for about seven miles until we met with Genl. Greene's army - being greatly fatigued & exhausted we were directed to halt for the night & join his rear next morning - the British then retreated precipitately & Genl. Greene with his army pursued them towards Guilford Court house and about the second day after we had joined the main army his term of three months had expired, and he was discharged and returned home. - he well recollects that his term of service expired but a few days previous to the Battle of Guilford. He knew Genl. Morgan, Buford, Genl. Greene; Col. Williams.
The next and last campaign he served was against the Cherokee Indians, who had been attacking the frontier settlements. Capt. Keys commanded the Volunteer Company from Wilks County North Carolina & he was the 1 st Lieutenant; Col. Herndon was Commandant of the Regt., Col. McDowell & Majr. McDowell were field officers in this campaign - Genl. McDowell of Burke or Rutherford North Carolina was appointed to take the command of the expedition - does not recollect the place distinctly where the North Carolina troops were rendezvoused. We marched from Wilks Court house through Burke, crossed the Blue Ridge at the head of the Catawba thence through the wilderness as it was then called to the Indian Country - recollects that on their march they crossed French Broad & Pigeon River, & perhaps some other rivers he crossed but does not recollect; each Officer & Soldier furnished himself with a horse, arms & c. - at least he did & believe, the others done the same. They encamped one night within about 6 miles of the first Indian

enemy and the Militia. - the British pursued us & pressed us closely for about seven miles until we met with Genl. Greene's army - being greatly fatigued & exhausted we were directed to halt for the night & join his rear next morning - the British then retreated precipitately & Genl. Greene with his army pursued them towards Guilford Court house and about the second day after we had joined the main army his term of three months had expired, and he was discharged and returned home. - He well recollects that his term of service expired but a few days previous to the Battle of Guilford - He knew Genl. Morgan, Buford, Genl. Greene, Col. Williams.
The next and last campaign he served was against the Cherokee Indians, who had been attacking the frontier settlements. Capt. Keys commanded the Volunteer Company from Wilks County, North Carolina & he was the 1 st Lieutenant, Col. Herndon was Commandant of the Regt., Col. McDowell & Major McDowell were field officers in this campaign - Genl. McDowell of Burke or Rutherford North Carolina was appointed to take the command of the expedition - does not recollect the place distinctly where the North Carolina troops were rendezvoused - We marched from Wilks Court house through Burke, crossed the Blue Ridge at the head of the Catawba thence through the wilderness as it was then called to the Indian Country - recollects that on their march they crossed French Broad & Pigeon River, & perhaps some other rivers he crossed but does not recollect; each Officer & Soldier furnished himself with a horse, arms &c - at least he did & believes the others done the same - they encamped one night within about 6 miles of the first Indian town they reached, but the Indian Spies had discovered us and when we reached their town they had all abandoned it, except one old man, who informed that we had been discovered & the warriors had all retreated to the Valley Towns where the main battle was fought - On our march we laid waste the country, destroying their little, towns, provisions, & every thing that we considered would be useful or necessary for their subsistence, he was not at the Battle, but was about eighteen miles distant when it was fought: he served this in campaign about two months agreeable to his best recollection and belief. - after having done all they could well do to break up the Indians & compel them to sue for peace, he returned to Wilks County North Carolina - Where he resided for about seven years, then moved to Lawrence County South Carolina where he resided about seventeen or eighteen years, then removed to Wilson County Tennessee where he has lived upwards of twenty four years. He was born 21 st April 1758, according to a record now in his possession, taken from his father's family record -
He will now state his services as a volunteer Minute Man, under the Command of Col. Clearland of Wilks County - and Major. Hlin. Nathaniel Gordon Capt.

was the Captain of the Company to which he belonged in the minute service, and this was previous to the expedition against the Cherokee Indians - Col. Cleaveland's object principally was to keep the Tories in check & to prevent them from embodying - he was about two years in this service, but cannot state how long he was on duty and in actual service under arms, but will state that he believes he served in all about three years Months; Col. Cleaveland was once taken prisoner by the Tories, we went & rescued him and at the time he was retaken three of the Tories were killed & shortly afterwards three more were taken prisoners and were hanged at Wilks Court house. The Tories were very troublesome in North Carolina to the Whigs -
This Applicant has not been able to state dates & must rely upon the foregoing statements of the events which he had a personal knowledge of
He is well acquainted with Rev. Elijah Maddox, Jasper R. Ashworth & John Guthrie - Citizens of Wilson County, Tennessee, who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of the services above stated & his being a soldier of the Revolution -
He has no documentary evidence to sustain his application, does not recollect that he ever recd a discharge in writing.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension for or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State -
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Isiah M c Clain Clerk of Wilson County Court
William his Eddings mark
We Elijah Maddox a Clergyman residing in Wilson County & Jasper R. Ashworth & John Guthrie residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Eddings, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; and that we believe him to be seventy four years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that Opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. Elijah Maddox
Isiah M c Clain Clerk of Wilson County Court
John Guthrie Jasper R. Ashworth
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter.

That he ever recd a discharge in writing.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension for or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State. —
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Josiah J. McBlain Clerk of Wilson County Court
William his Eddings mark
We Elijah Maddox a Clergyman residing in Wilson County & Jasper R. Ashworth & John Guthrie residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Eddings, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; and that we believe him to be seventy four years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that Opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. Elijah Maddox
Josiah J. McBlain Clerk
of Wilson County Court
John Guthrie Jasper R. Ashworth
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Elijah Maddox who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a Clergyman resident in Wilson County, and that John Guthrie & Jasper R. Ashworth, resident of the same County are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
D. C. Hibbitts D. H. Jenkins
Josiah J. McBlain Clerk of the County Court of Wilson County in the State of Tennessee hereby certify that the person whose name is officially subscribed, to the annexed declaration & accompanying affidavit on the opposite side of this sheet is William, Justice of the peace in said County Commissioned & qualified as the law directs and that his signature thereon is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office in Lebanon this 5th July 1833 J. J. McBlain Clerk

I, Isaac V. McClain Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Wilson County, Tennessee, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of William Edings for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office This 8 th day of October A.D. 1852.
Isaac V. McClain.
Amended Declaration
State of Tennessee Wilson County
Personally appeared before me the undersigned, a justice of the peace within and for said County of Wilson & State of Tennessee, William Edings, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades. For two months, I served as a private in the Company of Volunteers raised in Culpepper County, Virginia, commanded by Capt. Harry Hice, in 1777 to the best of his recollection; In 1779 he again entered the United States service as a volunteer from Wilkes County North Carolina, in the Company commanded by Capt. William Senour, & served not less than three months as a private soldier; In 1781 or 1782, but cannot remember which year, I again volunteered and served two months as a Lieutenant in the Company of mounted Gunmen commanded by Capt. Keys from Capt. Wilkes County North Carolina. In 1780 or 1781 he volunteered in the Minute service, commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Gordon, and I served as a private soldier in this Campaign in all not less than three months (he believes he served more than three months). At the time his Original Declaration was prepared he omitted to state that he could prove that he entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, by Sally Chandler, he is now able to procure her testimony; but he does not know of any other living witness by whom he could prove his services as above stated and set forth. When he was appointed a Lieutenant he was regularly Commissioned & served as such but does not recollect what he done with his Commission - or any of his discharges, if he rec d any - For such services I claim a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of July 1833.
William Edings his mark

hesitated as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades. For two months, I served as a private in the company of Volunteers raised in Culpeper County, Virginia, commanded by Capt. Harry Hoo. In 1779 I again entered the United States service as a volunteer from Wilkes County, North Carolina, in the Company commanded by Capt. William Senour. I served not more than three months as a private soldier; In 1781 or 1782, but cannot remember which year, I again volunteered and served five months as a Lieutenant in the company of mounted Gunmen commanded by Capt. Reys from Capt. Wilkes County North Carolina. In 1780 or 1781 - he volunteered in the minute service, commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Gordon, and I served as a private soldier. In this campaign he served not less than three months (battles) as he served more than three months. At the time his original application was prepared he omitted to state that he could prove that he entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, by Sally Chandler, he is now able to procure her testimony; but he does not know of any other living witness by whom he could prove his services as above stated and set forth. When he was appointed a Lieutenant he was regularly commissioned & served as such but does not recollect what he done with his commission - or any of his discharges if he recd any - For such service I claim a pension.
William his Addings mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of July 1833.
Vilas Varner Justice of the Peace for Wilson County
State of Tennessee } Wilson County } Personally appeared before me the undersigned, a justice of the peace for Wilson, Sally Chandler a resident citizen of said County, aged about Seventy years, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith that she very distinctly remembers that William Addings who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing amended Declaration was engaged in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War - she remembers his leaving home frequently during the Revolutionary War & of his returning again - but she cannot state how long she served at any one time - she has no doubt but that he served as he has stated above; she knew most of the officers whose names are mentioned above in the original amended Declaration.
Sally his Chandler mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 th day of July 1833. I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Sally Addings and that she is a credible person & her statements are entitled to credit.
Vilas Varner Justice of the peace. NB. Justice Varner's official character expires the 10th inst. Wilson

14,298 West Wm Eddings
from 1777 private of Cavalry & Infantry 10 months.
  P. Infy 8 mo.  — $26.66 2 / 3    P. Cavalry 2 mo.  8 33 1 / 3     $35.00  
350 350 1750 8750
J. S. Topp.
J. S. McClain Lebanon Tenn

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BRIEF in the case of Wm Eddings Son? of Wilson Co in the State of Tenn. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Alcous.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Sum. mch 77 1817 about 2 As a private Gen. Hill . Col Barber . Capt Hill .   fall after 3 " Capt Senere - Major Allen , dist. collect Col.   contine in 78 1 st Lieut. cavalry Capt Keyes - Col Heirndon Gen M c Donell   against Creek Indians, previous to expedition ag t  Richards about 3 private man Capt Gordon - Col Chambliss  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? nine mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Calpepper Co. Va. - Wilks Co. T.C.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Tradition  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Right 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Wm G. Easton
Examining Clerk.
18th July 1833

Rev. War Section, Record Division. OW
March 26, 1928.
Hon. M. F. Rhodes, House of Representatives.
In re: William Edings - War of Revolution, Survivor File 3328.
You are advised, that from the papers in the above noted pension claim, it appears, that William Edings was born April 21, 1758, place not stated, and while living in Culpeper County, Virginia, volunteered and served as a private, for two months, in 1777, in Captain Harry Hill's Company, Colonel Barber's Regiment.
After this he moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina, where he volunteered and served as follows: In 1779, as a private, for three months, in Captain William Lenoir's Company. In 1780, or 1781, as a private, for three months, in Captain Nathaniel Gordon's Company, under Colonel Cleveland. In 1781, or 1782, as a lieutenant, for two months, in Captain Key's Company, Colonel Herndon's Regiment.

He was allowed pension, on his application executed September 28, 1832, while living in Wil- son County, Tennessee.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Very respectfully,
W. C. [unintelligible] Commissioner.

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Wm Eddings

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Wm Eddings, Sen. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? Yes
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
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XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
VIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Should prove that she was en- rolled and served as a soldier.
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M. E. RHODES 13TH DIST. MISSOURI
House of Representatives U.S.
Washington D.C.
March 25, 1922
Gen. William H. Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear General Gardner:
It is alleged that one William H. Gardner, who served in the Revolutionary War, from North Carolina, and who was a soldier for pension, died in 1833 at Wilson County, Tennessee.
Mr. Robert L. Bell, of Farmington, Missouri, No. 4, has a document in his possession, dated 1834, in which it is stated that the soldier in question, and after that it is his opinion that William H. Gardner was a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Will you please have the records looked up, and in the event a claim has been filed, please let me know, as I am not a party to the claim and I am not interested in the result.
Thanking you, I am
Very respectfully,
M. E. Rhodes
Enc.

MR. and MRS. R. L. BOSWELL Breeders of S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS
R. F. D. No. 4, Farmington, Mo., Mar 120 1922
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My dear Sir; -
Will you please give me the military history of my ancestor William Edlings, who served from North Carolina in the Revolution and who died in Wilson County Tenn. some time after 1833. Also give me any family history that may have been filed with his application for pension
Yours very truly Robt. L. Boswell, Farmington
RR#4
Mo

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File No. 3326
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